Answer:
$8.72
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the tax rate is 9% of the lunch cost, the tax for this lunch is .72 dollars since 9% of 8 is 0.72(see math below). You add the 0.72 to 8 and the total cost is $8.72.
8 x (9/100) = tax
8 x 0.09 = 0.72
8+0.72 = $8.72
40
x= 2/3
